
The Oaken Arms
Quick info
About The Oaken Arms
On Holyhead Rd in Wolverhampton, The Oaken Arms is a British gastropub with table service, where staff take drink and food orders. The menu runs to roast dinners, with a Sunday roast option among them. A log fire sits in the space, which has recently been refurbished with new decor. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome throughout. Reservations are recommended. The pub opens daily, and free Wi-Fi is available for those settling in. Takeaway and delivery cover food for off site, extending the kitchen's reach beyond the dining room itself.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, dog-friendly pub, cosy log fire and steak sandwich with beef dripping gravy.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, dog-friendly pub, cosy log fire and steak sandwich with beef dripping gravy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently return for the cosy, fireside atmosphere, especially since the refurbishment, and for staff repeatedly praised as polite, attentive, and welcoming. The steak sandwich with beef dripping gravy, the duck from the weekend treat menu, and a rare fillet steak all draw particular praise, alongside espresso martinis and a well-made hot chocolate with flapjack. Roast dinners split opinion sharply: some call the beef tender and the pie and mash good value, while others describe it as tough, fatty, and served with wrinkled or undercooked vegetables. A Father's Day set menu drew complaints of running out of entrees and desserts, a sour crumble, and a prawn cocktail served with supermarket bread, and one visitor called an overcooked chicken breast "like eating cardboard." One reviewer also found a pint of Wainwright's not tasting as it should. Seating can feel cramped, with one diner initially placed in a walkway between sections until staff moved the table. Several reviewers highlight dog-friendliness and describe staff going out of their way, including one group whose birthday cake was hidden and brought out by the team.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently return for the cosy, fireside atmosphere, especially since the refurbishment, and for staff repeatedly praised as polite, attentive, and welcoming. The steak sandwich with beef dripping gravy, the duck from the weekend treat menu, and a rare fillet steak all draw particular praise, alongside espresso martinis and a well-made hot chocolate with flapjack. Roast dinners split opinion sharply: some call the beef tender and the pie and mash good value, while others describe it as tough, fatty, and served with wrinkled or undercooked vegetables. A Father's Day set menu drew complaints of running out of entrees and desserts, a sour crumble, and a prawn cocktail served with supermarket bread, and one visitor called an overcooked chicken breast "like eating cardboard." One reviewer also found a pint of Wainwright's not tasting as it should. Seating can feel cramped, with one diner initially placed in a walkway between sections until staff moved the table. Several reviewers highlight dog-friendliness and describe staff going out of their way, including one group whose birthday cake was hidden and brought out by the team.
Featured reviews
- Lisa Thomas
“Fabulous visit. Food gorgeous (fish and chips). Erin was so helpful!! Made us feel right at home. We will definitely return.”
- Heather Gwynne
“A lovely meal, a hot evening we were sat by the open door which provided a nice breeze! The staff were extremely welcoming in particular Erin the young lady who served us was polite and knowledgable about the drinks and food menu.”
- carol fox
“Our waitress Erin was so nice and friendly ,definitely efficient nothing was too much trouble and so so Pleasant would come back again just to be served by her. Thank you for a pleasant experience Erin👌🏻 Food was absolutely amazing!!!”
- Peter Smith
“Lilly served us and was very pleasant and most efficient. Our granddaughter loved those colourful nails. Wow.”
- Sakina Morris
“We had a girlie lunch here yesterday and we were served by Abby, nothing was too much trouble, the level of service was perfect, Abby was polite, knowledgeable and helpful and all with a smile, we eat here often and I’ve never been compelled to leave a review about the staff, the food here is always great, but Abby did a great job yesterday and a few of the others could follow suit. I hope the feedback is given as it was very well deserved. Thank you”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Oaken Arms
- 1.3 mi£20–30Reservations
sunday roast beef, sourdough bread and butter, buttermilk chicken sandwich
- 2.9 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
real ale selection, ciders selection, bar snacks
- 3.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
butter chicken, garlic naan, mixed grilled
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaken ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.31,732 | — | £20–30 | roast dinner, dog-friendly pub, cosy log fire |
| The Crown Joules, CodsallReservations | 4.2796 | 1.3 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast beef, sourdough bread and butter, buttermilk chicken sandwich |
| Hail to the Ale, WolverhamptonOutdoor seating | 4.8272 | 2.9 mi | £1–10 | real ale selection, ciders selection, bar snacks |
| The Pendulum - Indian Bar & GrillReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3243 | 3.4 mi | £10–20 | butter chicken, garlic naan, mixed grilled |
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